Chapter 431 The summer season begins, 'Mao Li' will be launched soon
On May 18, 2023, in a small street next to Changqing Base, the crew of "Dumpling Detective" started filming here in a low-key manner.
Zuo Le stood in the center with a serious look on his face, flanked by the producer and male lead Sun Lei. The three of them were led by the three, followed by the crew and creators. Everyone stood in several rows and bowed seriously to the statue of Guan Dijun in front of them.
"Second Master, please bless me, the filming will go smoothly, the box office will be a hit, the reputation will explode, and everyone will prosper and make a fortune."
The wishes are simple and the attitude is pious. Under the leadership of Zuo Le, everyone meticulously followed the standard startup process.
It’s not a rule that was passed down at some time. Whenever a Mountain and River drama starts filming, it doesn’t matter how many media come or how big the scene is. Only worshiping God for blessings is done in a grand way.
There was a legend in the industry that the success of the Shanhe drama was due to paying attention to the start-up and worshiping gods.
Shanhe worshiped devoutly and had the blessing of Mr. Guandi, who was also in charge of the film and television entertainment industry. In addition, the quality of Shanhe's dramas was slightly better, so he was able to stop the gods from killing the gods and the Buddha to kill the Buddhas, and became the overlord of TV dramas.
There are even rumors that Zuo Le may have had an affair with Mr. Guan...
It is said that when Zuo Le first started filming "Underground Traffic Station", the day he turned on the camera to worship God, there were dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and it was so terrifying.
At that time, everyone on the crew was panicking, and some people said it was a sign of great danger, but Zuo Le shouted loudly to calm everyone down.
Then, Zuo Le calmly performed a Qingxin Jue, stepped on the Seven Star Steps, recited the incantation to pray to the gods, lit incense and bowed before bowing. There was a roar, the statue of Guan Erye shone with golden light, and in an instant, the dark clouds dispersed, and the moon was clear in the sky.
From then on, the mountains and rivers covered by people in the sky brought their own good fortune, and the journey was smooth and the clouds were rising.
Zuo Le himself had heard these ridiculous remarks and found them very ridiculous.
There are quite a few film crews out there who like to worship gods. Shanhe just bowed and offered incense. Some people knelt down and kowtowed, and they didn't see the second master bless them.
In the final analysis, I still like to engage in crooked ways, and I don't follow the right path. I also think that other people's achievements are achieved by taking shortcuts.
The reason Zuo Le did this in the first place was just to follow the crowd, as a psychological comfort.
Later, similar rumors spread, and Shanhe also refuted the rumors, but not many people believed it. At the same time, Zuo Le and others also discovered it.
Every time the crew starts filming and takes everyone to pay their respects, many people really feel that someone in the sky is blessing them, which has a very good motivating effect on morale.
It was neither illegal nor disciplined, but also beneficial. Zuo Le simply broke the law and threw it away. Over time, this became a routine for the Shanhe crew.
Even in the end, even Zuo Le himself was a little bit murmuring, analyzing whether the second master really favored him and was extra attentive and respectful every time he worshiped God.
When other people saw what "Zuo Tianshi" looked like, they followed suit and followed suit. Every time Shanhe was turned on, Er Ye was always very popular.
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After worshiping God, Zuo Le, the producer, leaders of relevant departments, and actor representative Sun Lei came to the stage and gave speeches one by one.
In the past, the grass-roots team did not have this rule. They simply said goodbye and started shooting directly. But now the mountain and river business has become big and attracts much attention. Even if they act in a low-key manner, they will inevitably have to go through some procedures.
Fortunately, I knew that Zuo Le was quite resistant, so except for the leader who was a bit verbose, everyone else was able to deal with it in just a few words.
After the speeches and cutscenes, it was time for the official filming. At this time, the lead actor Zhang Xingxing, who had never shown up, hurriedly arrived.
I was late for the start-up and first day of filming. The child was so frightened that he couldn't even speak, and he stammered and apologized.
The agent next to him was not much better, with sweat on his forehead. He was afraid that Zuo Le would have a problem with Zhang Xingxing, so he tried his best to explain.
"I'm sorry, Director Zuo, a few days ago we went to South Korea to participate in a show. We were originally scheduled to fly yesterday afternoon, but it turned out that there were strong winds and heavy rain at the airport. We tried every means, but we were still late. I'm really sorry.
"
Zuo Le glanced at the two of them and said nothing: "I have heard from the assistant director before that you are in a special situation. Just say hello in advance. Please be careful in the future."
"Thank you, Director Zuo, we will pay attention to it in the future."
The manager had a smile on his face. He finally managed to get Zhang Xingxing into Zuo Le's new movie with Sun Lei's recommendation. If Zuo Le had a bad impression of Zhang Xingxing due to being unexpectedly late, it would be a big loss.
She also wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to let Zhang Xingxing perform well in front of Zuo Le, and see if she could participate in more Shanhe works in the future.
Zhang Xingxing escaped and hurriedly approached his eldest brother Sun Lei: "Brother Sun Lei."
"Xingxing."
Sun Lei really liked this little brother. When he saw him asking carefully about the reason for being late, he was also going to ask Zuo Le to explain himself.
He stopped when Zhang Xingxing told him that nothing happened, and then took Zhang Xingxing to meet the other leading actors in the crew.
Except for Sun Lei and Zhang Xingxing, most of the main creators of "Dumpling Detective" are Shanhe artists. Locking them will automatically form a Shanhe system.
Fortunately, Sun Lei has worked with Duan Long and Yin Li before, and they have a good relationship. He is also smart enough, so there is no need for him to be isolated and excluded.
And with Sun Lei's face, Yin Li and others would not do anything to Zhang Xingxing. In addition, the young man was honest and polite. His brothers and sisters shouted for a while, but they could barely hold their ground.
Not far away, Zuo Le felt happy to see the actors who were relatively harmonious. Previously, during the filming of "Latent" and "Mao Liar", several Shanhe female artists had various undercurrents.
Although it didn't cause any trouble for the shooting, it was uncomfortable to be in a low-pressure atmosphere all day long.
Like this, how nice it is for everyone to get along peacefully, feel relaxed, and be happy...
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The crew has just started shooting, and it is not suitable for any big battles or highlights, so the scenes shot today are mainly indoors.
At the beginning of the movie, the five protagonists captured a drug dealer, but they didn't expect that the drug dealer had just finished getting high and then played mahjong and gambled with a bunch of gangsters.
I had a ghost in my heart. When I saw the police coming to my door, this guy panicked and wanted to escape. Naturally, the protagonist group chased him and blocked him, causing dozens of cars to rear-end him.
A small minion caused a series of car accidents. Obviously, the faults outweighed the merits. The boss began to deal with the protagonist group and briefly explained the background of the story.
This is what I filmed today, and Fan Min is the guest police boss.
Whether it's Xing Shaotou in "Wulin Gaiden" or Dazeng in "Six Crimes", tolerance has always been there from ancient times to the present, and it is most appropriate to have him guest star this time.
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In the office, the criminal investigation captain played by Fan Min is dressed in a police uniform, looking at the five protagonists lined up in front of him, showing a classic smiley expression.
"You're on your way, Xu Aiguo. He caught a little guy who didn't know anything and caused a series of car accidents with 21 cars. The traffic police team called the director. I just got back from being trained."
"Report to the captain, there should be 20 vehicles. The last Ping Lei crashed into it by myself." Aaron (Duan Long), an upright veteran, spoke.
"Really?" Xu Aiguo (Sun Lei) praised.
"That's right, I also saw it. The front hood of the Ping Lei was opened. He did it on purpose." The rookie policeman Xiao Wu (Zhang Xingxing) helped cover it with a pure and kind face.
"This is not right." Xu Aiguo said twice.
"This is to defraud the insurance, captain, the bureau cannot be fooled." Bao Baobao (Sha Yi) took over and said.
"Yes, we don't dare to let him take advantage of the public." Xu Aiguo said three times.
"I'm going to call the traffic police to report him." The hot-tempered Bawang Hua Jiaojiao (Yin Li) took out her phone.
"Fight quickly, what's wrong with humanity?" Xu Aiguo said with four arms.
boom--
The captain slapped the table and glared with gritted teeth, and everyone became honest.
Xu Aiguo glanced at the captain cautiously, and said with a smile: "Captain, we are also here to handle the case. Seeing that our group has the worst performance, I am anxious, fearing that I will hold you back."
"Stop giving me that playful smile."
The captain snorted coldly, then pointed at the five members of the protagonist group and said: "You said that your group has been established for only half a year, but it has only solved a few cases and has made a lot of mistakes.
Fortunately, there were no casualties this time, otherwise you all would have to suspend your duties and reflect."
"Yes, yes, we must pay attention next time and never cause trouble to the bureau again."
Xu Aiguo patted his chest vigorously to assure himself, but his perfunctory tone did not make people feel trustworthy.
The captain sighed, kicked Aaron and the others out of the office, and then pulled Xu Aiguo to talk.
"Old Xu, we are all old friends for many years. I want to ask what do you think? I really want to be a team leader for the rest of my life. Your apprentice Zhang Sheng (Zhang Ze) joined the team a few years after you, and now he is also
Appoint team leader.
I don’t mean to be harsh, Lao Xu, you really can’t continue to be so decadent, otherwise the higher-ups will probably transfer you away from the front line, and if you want to be promoted, you will have to endure it slowly.”
The frustrated Xu Aiguo left the office.
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This scene has undergone quite a few changes compared to the original version.
The original police boss had a very bad character. He beat and scolded the protagonists and almost humiliated the male protagonist.
South Korean movies are very good at this kind of dissing operation of high-level government officials, but Zuo Le cannot follow suit. Otherwise, his conscience will be troubled if he discredits the people's police without mentioning the censorship issue.
Therefore, the character of the police boss needs to be changed to a leader who is sharp-tongued and has a black face but a hot heart. He talks a lot but doesn't forgive others, but actually thinks about you from the bottom of his heart.
With this change, the role of the character remains the same, but the personality becomes much more likable...
In addition, there have been many changes to the male protagonist's character, mainly to take care of Sun Lei's acting style.
The male protagonist in the original version was relatively useless. He kept silent when being scolded by his boss. Only after he was humiliated did he think about working hard and doing something big, even at the expense of his own pension.
Although the male protagonist in Sun Lei's version is in a difficult situation, he is relatively less cowardly. Instead, he has a bit of a coward, a bit of a fool, and a bit of a bad mouth.
And because his boss changed his character, the male protagonist’s motivation for seeking strength also changed.
He has been mediocre for many years, and his boss is planning to transfer him out of the front line. However, the male protagonist wants to continue to be a criminal policeman, eliminate evil and promote good, and if he stays on the front line, he will have more opportunities for promotion.
Therefore, whether it is personal emotions or future, the male protagonist wants to stay on the front line, and if he wants to stay, he must make some achievements to show to his superiors.
This leads to the main case, and also reveals the predicament of the male protagonist's last stand, so he will win the case at all costs.
As I said before, the crew has just started shooting, and the actors are still focused on finding their best.
So Zuo Le was not in a hurry to catch up with the progress. He spent the first two days observing the actors, or rather, observing Zhang Xingxing.
Sun Lei and Yin Li are all actors Zuo Le has worked with, and Zuo Le knows the level of his skills, but Zhang Xingxing is the only one who works with him for the first time, and he is a popular star who has never been known for his acting skills.
Although Zhang Xingxing had auditioned for the film before, the audition and the official filming were two different things. The audition went smoothly, and it was not uncommon for the crew to encounter actor Zuo Le who was struggling.
Fortunately, he didn't make mistakes this time. Zhang Xingxing's performance was not bad. Not to mention catching up with other protagonists, at least he didn't fall behind. This has reached Zuo Le's standards.
The plot model of "Dumpling Detective" is simple. As long as the protagonist group performs well, the play will be half successful, so Zuo Le is constantly working on the tacit understanding of the actors in the protagonist group in the early stage.
After a week or two, the five people initially got along well, and the difficulty of the rest of the filming dropped sharply, and the crew's progress also continued by leaps and bounds.
When the filming of "Dumpling Detective" was in full swing, it was July.
The 2023 summer season has begun!
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On July 1st, the new movie "Clouds over Montreal" was released, officially kicking off this year's summer film competition in the film industry.
The first summer show in the field of TV dramas was launched by CCTV. They had been holding back "The Deer and the Cauldron" for half a year and finally released it.
This Jin Yong drama, which is said to have the highest level of lineup production in recent years, has placed high hopes on CCTV.
However, on the first day it was broadcast, it received overwhelming bombardment.
Some viewers have reported that the plot arrangement of "The New Deer and the Cauldron" is of a substandard quality. It begins with Wei Xiaobao traveling from Yangzhou to the capital. The original work is tens of thousands of words long, making the TV series condensed into less than 5 minutes.
No matter how various details are unfolded, the character's behavior is inexplicable, and it feels like the plot is being forced.
Several of the characters that have appeared are also very different.
The cunning but loyal Wei Xiaobao became a cuckold monkey; the reckless hero Mao Shiba became an iron fool; the ruthless Hai Dafu became a tool man; the dignified young emperor of Kangxi became a sissy. Shake M.
Countless spectators who had been waiting for this for a long time were simply mad and felt that they had been fooled.
Is this the highest level Jin Yong drama this year?
How did the producer have the nerve to lick his face and boast?
And CCTV, has Zuo Le been slapped in the face in recent years, so it's hard to think of it. It has the nerve to show this kind of bad drama, and it still paid a lot of money to buy it.
Netizens and viewers ridiculed all kinds of things, but they were so happy with the other versions of "The Deer and the Cauldron" that many viewers recalled and praised them. Because of this, the Douban score of two movies increased by 0.1, which was really an unexpected surprise.
CCTV's summer drama has failed. After ten days of broadcasting, the ratings are still hovering around 1.0. Considering the size of CCTV's audience, this result is simply disastrous.
Many TV dramas broadcast at the same time were gloating about the misfortune, but they did not rejoice for long.
At 6 pm on July 10th, "Mao Liar" will be launched on Penguin Video, with four episodes premiered, and then two episodes will be broadcast every day from Monday to Friday...
